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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,860.15, 399,998.91 and 160,797.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,860.15, 399,998.91 and 160,797.99 is: 221,896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,860.15 : 399,998.91 = 160,797.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,860.15/399,998.91 = 160,797.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,860.15x = 399,998.91 × 160,797.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,860.15x = 64,319,020,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,319,020,730.19/289,860.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,896.73

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